Education

Edgecomb Eddy Students had a visit from Mad Scientist Jupiter Jo on April 29. The students learned about chemical reactions, how a solid changes to a liquid, and about combustion. Mad Science of…

There will be two musical performances at Wiscasset Elementary School on Tuesday, May 10. The first and second grade group will perform at 5:30 p.m. and the third and fourth grade group will…

The Wiscasset School Department and its teachers union have a tentative agreement, Superintendent of Schools Heather Wilmot confirmed. Neither the union nor the School Committee has voted, Wilmot…

Lincoln County Historical Association

"Summer with the Past" is a program for children, ages 8, 9 and 10, sponsored by Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) that consists of three week-long sessions providing opportunities for…

On April 1, students in the Wiscasset Middle High School biology classes planted seeds of 14 varieties of tomato plants for the annual Morris Farm Community Plant…

Looking for new ways to incorporate superfoods into your diet? Join Chef Tanja Kunz for Seasonal Food Preparation and learn a variety of nutritious and delicious…

The Poetry Society of Virginia has honored eight student writers from the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb. The students were recognized…

Edgecomb Eddy students were rewarded for their physical activity during an April 27 medal ceremony held in the school. Redy Let’s Go, Healthy Lincoln County’s mascot, awarded gold and silver…

Fourteen Edgecomb Eddy School students took their shot at wiping out heart disease. The students participated in the annual Hoops for Heart fundraiser sponsored by the American Heart Association.…

Wiscasset School Committee

Wiscasset School Department had budgeted for the school resource officer, but school officials said selectmen’s decision to offer voters it on the municipal side of the budget again this year…

Located on the scenic Maine coast, Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site is one of New England’s earliest European settlements, rivaling that of…

Wiscasset Elementary School is looking forward to welcoming the children of our new kindergarten class. These are children who will be five years of…

The Juniper Hill School in Alna welcomes interested families and community members to its annual May Festival and open house, Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m to 1 p.m. This…

Elections 2016

Wiscasset School Committee Chairman Steve Smith said he will be off the panel July 1. Smith announced April 28 he will not seek re-election.

His work schedule is the reason, Smith said in an…

There will be a community forum on education at the Edgecomb Eddy School on May 10 at 6:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet the members of the school committee,…

A reminder that on Sunday, May 1, the Opus One Big Band will be performing at Wiscasset Middle High School at 5 p.m.

The Opus One Big Band features professional Maine musicians who support…

Jonathan Batchelder from Wiscasset Christian Academy competed in the 39th annual American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) National Competition held at Bob Jones University in Greenville,…

The support Wiscasset has shown its schools has School Committee Chairman Steve Smith feeling confident about the next budget’s chances with voters.

In separate phone interviews Friday, he…

Carolyn Footer of Wiscasset was named to the 2015 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons College in Boston. Her major is business & management.

To qualify for dean’s list status,…

When was the last time students just let their inhibitions melt away, flexed their imaginations, and did something just because it was really, really fun? Mt. View…

Seniors

Honors: Stephen Ambrose, Erik Hutchison, Noah Jones, Amanda Marcus, Allysia Miller,…

College Guild (CG) in Brunswick will present student-prisoner poetry, artwork and testimonials, along with an overview of this unique school on Thursday, April 28 at 3 p.m. at the Patten Free…

Midcoast Conservancy will offer two days of nature exploration, just in time for Earth Day. First, join us

Eighteen months ago Sheepscot Valley Children’s House added infant and toddler care to their repertoire of early childhood education. The community…

Coastal Senior College’s annual luncheon, open to all, will take place Thursday, May 19 at Water’s Edge in Edgecomb. A cash bar and hors d'oeuvres will be available…

This year’s winner of the Chickadee Award with 3,542 votes is "Elizabeth, Queen of the Seas," by Lynne Cox and Brian Floca. In second place with 3,390 votes is "Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of…

The Wiscasset Music Department recently had students participate in local honors events.

The Maine Music Educator’s Association (MMEA) District III High School Honors Festival took place on…

Wiscasset School Department

Wiscasset’s projected school budget hike has fallen from 8.02 percent to 6.6 percent, Superintendent of Schools Heather Wilmot said.

Health insurance premiums landed at about $90,000 less…

Both sides have now passed a pact that Wiscasset’s school support staff will work under this year and next.

“Thank God,” School Committee Chairman Steve Smith said April 14, following the…

Every spring the woods and meadows resound with a chorus of birdsong. Central Lincoln County Adult Education in partnership with Hidden Valley Nature Center is proud to offer…

Boothbay Region Adult Ed

Come make a beautiful felted flower pin in colors perfect for spring. Join Susie on Wednesday, April 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. to learn hooking and proddy with a small pin. This textile technique…

Kindergarten registration for the 2016-2017 school year at Edgecomb Eddy School will be held on Wednesday, May 11. All parents who will be registering…

Historic New England is coming to the children’s room at Wiscasset Library. Join us as we combine storytime with hands-on activities to introduce children ages 5 to 10 to ideas about New England’s…

5th grade

Highest Honors: David Andersson, Connor Robertson

The annual Wiscasset High School Alumni Banquet will be Saturday, May 28 at the Wiscasset Middle High School Gymnasium.

Wiscasset School Department

Members of the union that represents 53 support staff at the Wiscasset School Department have voted in favor of a new contract, Superintendent of Schools Heather Wilmot confirmed.

The School…

Hyde School, a national leader in character education and leadership development for teens is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, April 19, on its Bath campus for all interested families and friends…

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time when we come together to identify, promote and discuss the prevention of child abuse before it begins…

Edgecomb Eddy School

Edgecomb officials are investigating a mysterious spike into Edgecomb Eddy School’s electrical and heating fuel consumption.

The school’s year-to-date kilowatt per hour usage was 161,760 in…

An Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid course is scheduled for April 13 and 14 at Boothbay Region Adult Education. The course is taught by a…

On Sunday, May 1, the Opus One Big Band will be performing at Wiscasset Middle High School at 5 p.m.

The Opus One Big…

The opening reception for the Lincoln Academy Student Art Exhibition at River Arts was held on March 31. This exhibit will showcase ceramics and sculpture, complemented by two-dimensional pieces…

Dresden selectmen voted Monday to offer voters an article to form an exploratory committee on a possible withdrawal from Regional School Unit 2.

Board Chairman Dale Hinote agreed he would…

For the past three years, Boothbay Harbor has been the home of a one-of-a-kind opportunity for children and young adults ages 5 to 17. The B…

Skidompha’s Chats with Champions Committee and Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop are delighted to announce that Boothbay Register/…

Registration is under way for Heartwood’s 14th session of summer camp, with three sessions scheduled June 27 through July 7, for students entering grades 1-12. Heartwood’s theater camp is designed…

Wiscasset elementary students from kindergarten through fourth grade recently participated in voting for the Chickadee Award. This award is in its twelfth year, and…

Wiscasset School Department

Wiscasset Superintendent of Schools Heather Wilmot unveiled a proposed $9.1 million budget March 24, up eight percent from this year’s $8.4 million. School committee members still need to approve…

Boothbay Region Adult Ed

This course is an introduction to boating taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Topics include types of boats, trailering,…